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The Malayalam film 'Identity,' starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha, premieres digitally on ZEE5 on January 31, 2025. Directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, the action thriller grossed approximately Rs 20 crore at the box office and received positive audience feedback for its gripping storyline and strong performances.

The thriller film 'Identity,' starring Tovino Thomas, is set to begin digital streaming on Zee 5 from January 31. The movie had a decent theatrical run and good box office collections, despite some criticisms. Directed by Anas Khan and Akhil Paul, 'Identity' is praised for its stunning action sequences and strong performances by Tovino Thomas, Vinay Rai, and Trisha. ETimes rated the film 2.5 out of 5, noting that while the premise and initial twists are intriguing, the overly complex story leads to a disconnect with the characters.

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen are starring together for the first time in an untitled film produced by Dulquer Salmaan's production house. The shoot, which lasted for 94 days, finished on January 29th. Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas are expected to have cameo roles, although no official confirmation has been made. Directed by Dominic Arun and co-written by Santhy Balachandran, who also stars in the movie, the project promises an exciting collaborative effort in filmmaking.

The much-awaited sequel 'L2: Empuraan' faced a significant setback when a key set was submerged during the Gujarat floods of 2024. The crew's resilience and determination led to the rebuilding of the set, ensuring the pivotal action sequence was recreated perfectly.

Mollywood has shifted towards action-packed, violent films to cater to audiences inspired by Instagram reels and short content. Films like 'Marco' and 'Pani' have attracted viewers with their intense violence and emotional investment in characters. Veteran actor Salim Kumar criticizes the lack of comedy in the industry, while actors like Tovino Thomas emphasize that emotions, not just violence, drive film success. Upcoming Malayalam films promise a diverse range of genres to keep audiences engaged.

The much-awaited teaser for the Mohanlal-starrer 'L2: Empuraan' is finally out, and the movie, which is a sequel to the Malayalam blockbuster hit 'Lucifer', is creating great buzz. The official teaser was unveiled today (January 26) during a grand event in Kochi. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the movie will see Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumbally, also known as Abraam Khureshi.

Tovino Thomas's 2025 debut film 'Identity' is performing well at the box office, collecting Rs 4.75 crore from India in just three days. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film's day-wise collections indicate a steady hold with Rs 1.8 crore on day one followed by Rs 1.3 crore on day three. The occupancy rates varied, with a peak of 45.50 percent during night shows. ETimes rated the film 2.5 out of 5, highlighting Tovino’s performance and commendable action sequences choreographed by stunt director Yannick Ben.

Marking Tovino Thomas' 36th birthday, Mollywood icons Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran unveiled the first-look poster of his character, Jathin Ramdas, from 'L2: Empuraan.' Prithviraj shared the poster on Instagram with a note and release date, March 27. The poster, depicting Jathin in a white kurta-pajama with the tagline 'Power is an illusion,' hints at connections between Jathin and PK Ramdas. Directed by Prithviraj, 'L2: Empuraan' continues the 2019 hit's narrative, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Stephen Nedumpally.

Unni Mukundan's 'Marco' has been performing well at the box office, earning over Rs 43 crores and receiving praise for its technical aspects and performances. Tovino Thomas acknowledged that the film's success is not solely due to its violent content, but because it excels in all areas. Tovino's own film 'Identity' also opened to positive reviews, collecting more than 1 crore on its first day.

Director Akhil Paul and Anas Khan's film 'Identity', featuring actors Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan in the lead, has emerged as the first hit of the Malayalam film industry in 2025.

In 2024, many films, particularly in the Telugu and Malayalam film industries, ended with unfinished stories that hinted at sequels. This trend, influenced by the web series boom and lack of confidence among writers, was criticized for relying heavily on cliffhangers. However, a few films managed to provide satisfying conclusions, avoiding the sequel curse. Filmmakers are expected to focus on more complete storylines in the future.

Unni Mukundan's action film ‘Marco’ has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office, receiving high praise from fellow actors Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas. Asif lauds Unni's screen presence and simplicity, calling the film magnificent. Tovino praises the movie's technical quality and performances, attributing its success to more than just its violent sequences. Both ‘Marco’ and Asif Ali’s ‘Rekhachithram’ are performing well in theatres, showcasing exceptional appreciation from audiences.

Unni Mukundan's recent film 'Marco' is making waves with significant box office success, fetching Rs 100 crore worldwide in 25 days. Director Haneef Adeni revealed that superstar Allu Arjun is impressed with the film's making and quality, even inviting Adeni to Hyderabad. Tovino Thomas also praised the film for its exceptional technical side and performances. 'Marco' has collected Rs 59 crore in India, with overseas collections reaching Rs 32 crore, indicating its widespread appeal and success.

The Malayalam film Marco, starring Unni Mukundan, has exceeded Rs 100 crore at the global box office within 23 days. Despite competition, it remains popular and is set to debut on Netflix in multiple languages. Marco is a revenge thriller featuring Mukundan as Marco, seeking justice for his adopted blind brother's murder.

Ram Charan has praised the Malayalam film industry for its quality content, highlighting his admiration for films by Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran. He specifically mentioned enjoying 'Lucifer' and Tovino Thomas’ 'Minnal Murali'. Bollywood director Karan Johar also commended 'Minnal Murali' for its entertainment value. Ram Charan’s latest film 'Game Changer', directed by Shankar and featuring Kiara Advani, has recently been released and is expected to perform well at the box office, marking a significant return for director Shankar.

The Malayalam crime thriller 'Identity,' starring Tovino Thomas, Trisha, and Vinay, released on January 2, has garnered positive audience responses. At the press meet celebrating the film's success, Trisha expressed her happiness about her Malayalam film debut and the positive reviews it has received.

Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel are working together on a big new project tentatively named 'NTRNEEL' and rumoured to be titled 'Dragon'. The film, still in pre-production, might feature Tovino Thomas and Rukmini Vasanth in their Telugu debuts and Biju Menon returning to Telugu cinema. Shooting may start in January 2025 and release is set for January 2026.

Tovino Thomas and Trisha's new thriller film 'Identity' has gained positive reviews and collected Rs 11.5 crores worldwide in 5 days. The Indian Net collection is Rs 6.87 crores, while the Gross collection is Rs 7.5 crores. The movie has taken a good start, with significant contributions from Tamil audiences, thanks to Trisha's presence. The film also performed well overseas, collecting Rs 4 crores.

The Malayalam thriller Identity, featuring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan, released on January 2, 2025, and is doing well at the box office. The film has grossed around Rs 6.55 crore in four days. Directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, the story involves a police officer protecting a key witness from a killer.

Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan's thriller film ‘Identity’ has garnered Rs 3.15 crores from India within 2 days. The film managed an overall occupancy of 20.34 percent on day 2. While the initial twists are excellent, excessive stylish elements lead to some disconnect. However, the movie's craftsmanship, including cinematography and editing, is commendable. For those interested, it scored a 2.5 out of 5 stars in our ETimes review.